Jan 17 Watch Former health care CEO argues America's medical system rewards bad outcomes By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Jan 17 How does health care in America differ from that of other countries? By Murrey Jacobson George Halvorson has seen a lot of what works -- and what doesn't -- throughout his career in the American health care system. Most notably, he's been the CEO and chairman of Kaiser Permanente, the huge not-for-profit insurance plan that… Continue reading
Jan 17 One year after gang rape, Indian company creates lightweight revolver for ladies By News Desk An Indian manufacturer is marketing a lightweight revolver designed for women's self defense. The small gun hit the Indian market a little more than a year after 2012's Delhi gang rape, which drew international attention. Named 'Nirbheek' ("brave" in Hindi)… Continue reading
Jan 17 President Obama signs $1.1 trillion spending bill By News Desk Obama signs $1.1 trillion spending bill to keep federal government running through September: http://t.co/jUUVLI8IhK — The Associated Press (@AP) January 17, 2014 … Continue reading
Jan 17 Ohio man's 25-minute execution sparks controversy By News Desk An Ohio man on death row took more than 25 minutes to die in an execution on Thursday morning. Prison officials reportedly used a drug combination previously untested in the United States to kill Dennis McGuire, a convicted murderer and… Continue reading
Jan 17 Ohio man's execution takes 25 minutes, sparking controversy By News Desk A 2009 photo shows an execution room at the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility in Lucasville. Photo by Getty Images An Ohio man on death row took more than 25 minutes to die in an execution on Thursday… Continue reading
Jan 17 Two students shot at a Philadelphia high school, suspect in custody By News Desk UPDATE: Police say they've captured a boy who shot two students at a Philadelphia high school gym: http://t.co/XLdxNQmQGw — The Associated Press (@AP) January 17, 2014 Philadelphia police report they have… Continue reading
Jan 17 Surgeon General report links more health problems to smoking tobacco By News Desk The Surgeon General's office has significantly expanded the already long list of diseases caused by smoking cigarettes to now include diabetes, arthritis, liver and colorectal cancers, birth defects such as cleft palate and cleft lip, and more. In a 980-page… Continue reading
Jan 17 California governor declares drought emergency By Alexis Cox California Governor Jerry Brown declared a drought emergency. Continue reading
Jan 17 Oklahoma Sen. Coburn announces early retirement By News Desk Senator Tom Coburn, R-Okla., announced he will retire from office at the end of the 113th Congress. Screen grab by NewsHour Sen. Tom Coburn, R-Okla., announced late Thursday that he will retire from the… Continue reading